* Winslow owes much of its fame to the Eagles' hit song of the 1970s, "Take It Easy," with lyrics that talk about "standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona." If you want to relive the song, the town has erected a small exhibit at Standin' on the Corner Park in the downtown area; go there and see if a girl in a flat bed Ford slows down to take a look at you, as in the song lyrics. It should be noted: As of early 2005, a fire destroyed a building on the corner, causing it to be fenced off. It's unknown when, or if, repairs will be made.

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*<see name="Meteor Crater" alt="" address="" directions="~18 miles W. of winslow on the interstate - follow the prolific signs" phone="" url="" hours="" price="$18/adult. Privately owned, so no passes are accepted." lat="" long="">Typically considered the best preserved meteor crater on earth. Seemingly more famous internationally than locally - for added fun - try to identify the nationality of the tourists there - who seem to be in a very high ratio given the secluded locale. See the 'Get Out' section for additional information.</see>

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*<see name="Meteor Crater" alt="" address="" directions="~18 miles W. of winslow on the interstate - follow the prolific signs" phone="" url="" hours="" price="$18/adult. Privately owned, so no passes are accepted." lat="" long="">Typically considered the best preserved meteor crater on earth. Seemingly more famous internationally than locally - for added fun - try to identify the nationality of the tourists there - who seem to be in a very high ratio given the secluded locale. </see>

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* Winslow owes much of its fame to the Eagles' hit song of the 1970s, "Take It Easy," with lyrics that talk about "standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona." If you want to relive the song, the town has erected a small exhibit at Standin' on the Corner Park in the downtown area; go there and see if a girl in a flat bed Ford slows down to take a look at you, as in the song lyrics. It should be noted: As of early 2005, a fire destroyed a building on the corner, causing it to be fenced off. It's unknown when, or if, repairs will be made.

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* [[Petrified Forest National Park]] The nearest major attraction, at ~90 minutes away.

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Winslow is on Interstate highway 40, which follows the roadway of old Route 66 through much of Arizona. Several state and local highways connect the town to Phoenix, about 150 miles away, which is a major commercial air hub. To get to Winslow from Phoenix, you'll just have to drive.

Amtrak's daily Southwest Chief[6] Chicago-Los Angeles line stops in Winslow. The westbound train arrives at 8:50PM and the eastbound train arrives at 7:09AM. This stop has no ticket office and no Quik-Trak ticket machine so tickets must be purchased at another station or online.

Meteor Crater, (~18 miles W. of winslow on the interstate - follow the prolific signs). Typically considered the best preserved meteor crater on earth. Seemingly more famous internationally than locally - for added fun - try to identify the nationality of the tourists there - who seem to be in a very high ratio given the secluded locale. See the 'Get Out' section for additional information.$18/adult. Privately owned, so no passes are accepted.. edit

Winslow owes much of its fame to the Eagles' hit song of the 1970s, "Take It Easy," with lyrics that talk about "standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona." If you want to relive the song, the town has erected a small exhibit at Standin' on the Corner Park in the downtown area; go there and see if a girl in a flat bed Ford slows down to take a look at you, as in the song lyrics. It should be noted: As of early 2005, a fire destroyed a building on the corner, causing it to be fenced off. It's unknown when, or if, repairs will be made.

Lodging in Winslow can charitably be described as "functional" - geared to the thousands of travelers passing by on I-40 who need a place to sleep and nothing more. The usual motels and motor lodges (Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8, etc.) cluster near the exits, with little to choose among them. For a bit of flavor of the old town and Route 66, try the La Posada Hotel.

La Posada Hotel, 303 E. 2nd St. (Old Route 66), ☎''+1'' 928-289-4366 ([email protected]), [3]. One of the legendary Fred Harvey stations in the process of a multi-year restoration. An architectural gem and must stop for Route 66 tourists, rail buffs and fans of Old Hollywood. Very high quality gift shop, excellent bar and quality high-end restaurant in The Turquoise Room. Pretentious and prissy staff can ruin the experience. Complete disconnect from the surrounding native populace.$89-129. edit

Barringer Meteor Crater, [4]. Open Daily. Memorial Day-Sept. 15: 7AM-7PM; Sept. 16-Memorial Day: 8AM-5PM; Thanksgiving: 8AM-1PM; Closed Christmas Day. Located off Interstate 40 at Exit 233 west of Winslow. Barringer Crater was formed approximately 50,000 years ago by an explosion estimated to be the equivalent of 2.5 megatons of TNT, or 150 times the force of the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. The meteorite itself was estimated to be 150 feet across and weighed approximately 300,000 tons. Although most of the meteorite itself vaporized upon impact, large chunks of nickel-iron remnants have been found in the surrounding area. The site is privately owned, and includes a well-done visitor center with a number of interpretive exhibits and short trails to viewpoints.$15/14/8 (Adults/Seniors 60+/Children 6-17). edit